Chapter 48 If you want to smoke, get out and smoke!
You've developed a deep emotional attachment!
Just looking at the messages on her phone, Zhong Wan couldn't help but roll her eyes in exasperation.
Does she look like someone who's heartless and devoid of love?!
Zhong Wan ignored that question; instead, she was curious about her mother's decision to take leave.
[Zhong Wan: Why did this longtime model worker voluntarily ask for leave? Did he realize he was tired?]
You should know that her parents work in the mine year-round without a break, and they have to work three shifts!
She advised them to change jobs more than once, but nothing came of it.
I advised them to take two days off and rest, but they all stubbornly insisted that they weren't tired at all.
This is one of the reasons why she didn't tell her family about her unemployment.
And another reason, of course, is that we can't help but get bogged down in their nagging.
Zhong Wan asked casually, but when she saw her mother's reply, she felt a chill run down her spine.
[He Qilan: There was an accident in the workshop a few days ago, and three people just died...]
[He Qilan: When Lao Zhang went down to check, he saw a small stone. He picked it up, but it got buried in the ore within a few days. Then, during the rescue, there was a secondary collapse, and two more people were buried. I arrived a bit late, and I was buried up to my waist by the ore...]
[He Qilan: Wanwan, three lives were lost just like that...]
[He Qilan: Mom is a little scared...]
Just looking at those few lines of text made Zhong Wan feel suffocated.
A few tears had somehow welled up in the corners of her eyes.
The smile on her lips had vanished, and her hands were trembling slightly. "Mom, don't be afraid, I'm here. It'll be alright."
[Zhong Wan: Let's quit our jobs, okay?]
[He Qilan: No way, if I quit my job, what will I eat and how will I spend my money?]
[He Qilan: Mom's fine, she'll be alright in a couple of days.]
[He Qilan: Me too, why are you telling me all this?]
[He Qilan: Don't worry, I'm fine. I'm not talking to you anymore. Your dad will be off his night shift soon; I'm going to cook for him.]
[Zhong Wan: I'm going home later, we'll talk when I get there.]
[He Qilan: You don't have class today?]
[He Qilan: You go about your business. There's nothing wrong at home, so don't bother coming back and forth.]
[Zhong Wan: It's okay, I'll tell you the details when I get back.]
[He Qilan: Okay, then drive slowly and be careful.]
[Zhong Wan: Mm-hmm.]
[He Qilan: What do you want to eat? Mom will make it for you.]
[Zhong Wan: Everything's good, I love everything you made.]
[He Qilan: What a little glutton!]
Zhong Wan chatted with her mother for a few more minutes before putting her phone away.
She couldn't lie down anymore.
Zhong Wan sat up and let out a heavy sigh.
He sent a message to Zhong Yang on his phone.
[Zhong Wan: Are you awake?]
[Zhong Yang: Just woke up, what's wrong?]
[Zhong Wan: Get up, pack your things, and go home.]
[Zhong Yang: ???]
[Zhong Yang: Going back now?]
Zhong Wan: Mm.
[Zhong Wan: Screenshot of her and He Qilan (jpg)]
Zhong Yang: Okay, right away!
Zhong Yang was also shocked after reading it. His parents hadn't even told them about such a big thing!
Zhong Yang got up quickly and without expression,
Even though they tried to be quiet, Lin Yan'an and Pei Xingyu were still woken up.
Zhong Suisui actually opened her eyes when Zhong Wan woke up.
But after seeing its mother playing on her phone, it remained lying there without moving.
With its head resting on the bed, the cat leisurely tilted its head back, staring at Zhong Wan with its big, watery eyes.
Surprisingly, Zhong Wan didn't notice.
The moment I saw Zhong Wan get up
Zhong Suisui couldn't help but walk to her side and gently nuzzle her head against Zhong Wan's arm.
Seeing this, Zhong Wan felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and reached out to pick it up.
The person and the cat left the room and closed the door.
Zhong Suisui seemed to sense something and turned her head to look in the direction of the stairs.
Then he whispered in Zhong Wan's ear.
After hearing this, Zhong Wan frowned slightly and glanced at the stairwell as well.
Then he lowered his head and whispered, "It's okay, let's not worry about it for now."
After saying that, she reached out and closed the door, then walked towards the bathroom.
Naturally, no one noticed that after she left...
Lin Yan'an also opened his eyes.
His gaze was clear and sharp, without the slightest hint of sleepiness.
He glanced at the closed door, then turned his head to look at Zhong Wan's phone.
Lin Yan'an hesitated for a moment, then reached out and picked it up.
It's somewhat unethical, but...
After seeing those messages, Lin Yan'an expressionlessly turned off her phone, lowered her eyes, and sat on the edge of the bed.
He reached out and lit a cigarette, taking a deep drag.
When Zhong Wan returned after washing up and opened the door, she saw this scene.
The morning light streamed into the room through the old-fashioned blue curtains, casting a slightly bluish-gray hue.
Lin Yan'an sat there, expressionless, leaning against the headboard, her profile silent and expressionless.
His eyes were fixed on something, and upon closer inspection, they seemed unfocused.
Wisps of smoke rose from his hands.
Zhong Wan lowered her eyes and looked at the scarlet firework at his fingertips.
His brows furrowed instantly.
She raised her hand and pushed open the door.
Immediately afterwards, the door slammed against the wall with a loud bang.
Lin Yan'an snapped back to her senses and turned her head to look.
Zhong Wan looked at him expressionlessly and said, "Smoking is prohibited in my shop from now on."
"Especially in my bed!"
"If you want to smoke, go outside and smoke!"
Her voice was cold, and her tone was sharp.
This was the first time Lin Yan'an had seen her like this.
He glanced down at the cigarette in his hand, then tossed it into the water glass on the bedside table.
"Feel sorry."
Zhong Wan was about to speak, but upon smelling the pungent odor of smoke, she couldn't help but turn her head and cough softly twice.
She raised her hand to cover her nose, shook her head at Lin Yan'an, and didn't say anything.
Turning around, he walked to the wardrobe and took out a set of clothes.
As he walked out, he said, "Zhong Yang and I are going home for two days. You can do as you please."
"Remember to open the windows and let the smell dissipate."
Her voice was indifferent and casual.
It seemed she truly didn't care about him at all.
Seeing this, Lin Yan'an frowned slightly and asked, "What about me? You're not planning to take me to meet your parents when you go home?"
Zhong Wan really didn't expect him to ask that, so she stopped and turned to look at him.
He slightly raised his lowered eyes, which appeared as deep and calm as ink.
Zhong Wan pursed her lips and explained, "Can we do it next time? Something came up at home, and I doubt I could take care of you if I brought you back."
A smile flashed in Lin Yan'an's eyes upon hearing this, and he felt much more relieved.
His thin lips moved slightly as he looked at her and asked, word by word, "Then...am I considered your family?"
"Um?"
Zhong Wan blinked at him, puzzled. "Why do you ask that?"
"We've already registered our marriage, so of course we're family."
Her voice was decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Lin Yan'an's troubled heart was instantly soothed by her.
For the first time, someone told him without hesitation that he also had a family.
Lin Yan'an felt her eyes welling up with warmth.
He quickly turned his head, threw off the covers, got out of bed, and said, "Then I want to go home with you!"
Zhong Wan was speechless: "Fine, let's get this straight first. Something happened to my mom, so I don't have time to deal with you."
Don't be sad if you're ignored.
Lin Yan'an couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this: "Don't worry, it won't happen."
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